Hardcore-Electronica Hybrid Combichrist at Webster Theater Nov. 19

After bouncing from project to project early in his career, Norwegian Andy LaPlegua has remained largely focused on hardcore-electronica hybrid Combichrist since 2003. Five albums and thousands of shows later, few of his fans would argue with that decision.

Now based in Atlanta, LaPlegua describes Combichrist's latest effort, "Making Monsters," as the most personal and musically diverse effort of his career. It's also chock full of some of the darkest textures, heaviest beats and aggressive choruses of his extensive catalog of work.

Combichrist has spent much of the year touring overseas with Rammstein and will open the German industrial metal giants' first Stateside gig in a decade at Madison Square Garden next month. First, LaPlegua and his band are back on the road for a headlining tour that comes to the Webster Theatre, 31 Webster St., in Hartford, on Friday. Aesthetic Perfection and iVardensphere open the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $18. Information: 860-525-5553 or http://www.webstertheater.com.